Politecnico di Torino
Politecnico di Torino traces its roots to 1859, originally established as the Regia Scuola di Applicazione per gli Ingegneri before being formally reorganized into its modern Politecnico structure in 1906. Ranked 242nd globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026, PoliTo draws students from over 100 countries and is particularly strong in engineering, architecture, and design. This guide covers exactly what Bangladeshi students need, including a few application details genuinely specific to how PoliTo evaluates applicants.
Politecnico di Torino began in 1859 as the Regia Scuola di Applicazione per gli Ingegneri (Royal Application School for Engineers), later reorganized into its modern Politecnico structure in 1906. A small number of third-party sources cite a different founding date closer to 1985, which appears to reference a specific administrative reorganization rather than the university's actual origin, so we've gone with the earlier, more consistently documented founding date here. This guide is prepared by Study Abroad in Italy, drawing on our direct experience supporting Bangladeshi students through Italian public university admissions.
Today PoliTo is ranked 242nd globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026, with genuine strength in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Science and Data Science, and Architecture. Most Bachelor's programmes are taught in Italian, though a meaningful and growing number of courses, particularly at Master's level, are delivered entirely in English.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Academic | Academic qualifications, entrance exam results, and English proficiency (English-taught programmes) |
| Master's applications | Maximum 2 programmes per applicant; if eligible for both, enrollment permitted only in your first choice |
| Application fee | Non-refundable €100 career assessment contribution, credited toward tuition upon enrollment |
| Supporting documents | CV, academic transcripts, Statement of Purpose, letters of recommendation, valid passport |
For English-taught programmes, PoliTo generally requires B2-level English proficiency, most commonly demonstrated through an IELTS band of 5.5 to 6.0, or equivalent Cambridge or TOEFL scores. Exemptions may apply for applicants holding international diplomas or qualifications obtained from English-speaking countries.
Worth confirming before you test: one detail specific to PoliTo that's easy to miss is that English proficiency exams taken at other universities are typically not accepted, PoliTo generally wants results from recognized independent testing centres, not university-administered versions of the same test. Our full guide to Italy's language requirements covers how this differs from other Italian universities we support applications for.
Tuition estimates for PoliTo vary unusually widely across public sources, some cite a range as low as €500 to €2,800 per year, others cite figures closer to €3,500 to €5,000 annually, and a few sources cite minimum brackets under €1,000 that likely reflect the lowest ISEE-based tier rather than a typical cost. Given this spread, treat any single figure as a rough estimate until your actual bracket is confirmed. PhD students typically pay close to nothing in tuition and receive a monthly stipend instead, consistent with the pattern at most Italian public universities.
Students applying for a tuition fee reduction need to obtain an ISEE or ISEE Parificato declaration through a CAAF office affiliated with the university (CAAF CISL - Torino is one such affiliated office), the same underlying income-assessment system used across Italian public universities, just accessed through a locally affiliated provider in Turin specifically.
For Master's applications, decide carefully since you can apply to a maximum of two programmes, with enrollment limited to your first choice if accepted to both.
Confirm your IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge result comes from a recognized independent testing centre, not a university-administered version.
Complete your application through PoliTo's official portal and pay the non-refundable €100 career assessment contribution.
Contact a CAAF office affiliated with PoliTo to have your income declaration processed correctly.
File your Type D student visa through the Italian Embassy in Dhaka, aligned with MAECI requirements.
For the university's own current admission pages and tuition fee tables, the Politecnico di Torino official website is worth checking directly, since fee brackets and deadlines are reviewed and updated annually.
University details above are based on publicly available admissions information for Politecnico di Torino. Fee amounts, IELTS thresholds, and application procedures vary by programme and are reviewed annually, so confirm current figures directly with the university or with our team before applying.
Our Support
We help you choose your two allowed programmes strategically, since only your first choice is available if accepted to both.
We confirm your IELTS or TOEFL result comes from a source PoliTo actually accepts.
Application submission, ISEE processing, and enrollment, part of the wider process detailed on our complete admission and visa services page.
MAECI-aligned visa filing and practical guidance for settling into student life in Turin.
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